(250506) -- LHASA, May 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lhapa Dondrup records a colleague playing the Zhanian, a traditional Tibetan stringed instrument, with a camera at the company in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 6, 2025. Lhapa Dondrup, a 24-year-old man born in Lhasa, has been suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), commonly known as brittle bone disease, since childhood. Now as an adult, he stands under one meter tall and relies on crutches and electric wheelchair for mobility. Despite these challenges, Lhapa harbors a dream of becoming a photographer.
In 2021, he joined a cultural media company founded by individuals with physical disabilities, taking on roles in photography and video editing. Through the work, he began earning a living while documenting the lives and stories of those around him. Photography has not only empowered him to achieve independence but also helped him forge new friendships. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)
